Bride Flight (2011)

Overrated

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

I just streamed this Dutch movie on Netflix and thought it was very good. Had to rewind the beginning to get the characters straight because of all the flashbacks, but that's a minor complaint. The acting was wonderful, especially by Waldemar Torenstra. I'd never heard of him, which is surprising, because he has incredible screen presence and charisma. So easy to see how Ada could fall for him in one flight. Too bad he hasn't been in more movies.The other actors were very good too, and the storyline, based on a real event, was compelling. The scenery was amazing--New Zealand is truly gorgeous--and it was fun to see cars etc. from the fifties. I read that this was one of the most expensive Dutch films ever, maybe because of all the location shooting.

Normally I'm not one to watch romance films, but I got the chance to see this one and I am so delighted I watched it. First off the characters were portrayed excellently by the actors. I felt the young and old versions of each character were synchronized with their counterpart. I especially enjoyed Waldemar Torenstra as young Frank, he had a charm that all the female characters (and I feel the female audience) grows an attraction for. The scenery in New Zealand is beautiful and a perfect setting for an intriguing and timeless tale. The plot is full of twist and turns that are subtle yet brilliant, that keep you hooked until the end. Even though it's just over 2 hours, you don't notice. All in all a wonderful film that I can't wait to add to my collection.

I thought this movie was very realistic and had quite an interesting plot line that kept my attention throughout the entire film. Bride Flight had even more of an impact on me because I am not familiar with those parts (or any) of Europe so the accents, dialect and culture were fascinating and edgy. Not the same old typical girl meets boy, boy falls for girl, they get married, the end. This film went above and beyond that plot and had many twists, which added to the adventure. I was entranced to the screen!The flashbacks throughout the film kept things constantly changing which I liked cause I didn't get bored halfway through (ADHD). The film started out in the 50's era after the war which reminded me of the movie Pearl Harbor kind of and progressed through the lives of 4 characters that met on the plane. I would see this again and again as The Notebook foreign replacement. It was worth viewing. An added bonus- Waldemar Torenstra is a fabulous actor and also SUPER SEXY. I am in madly in love and would welcome him to perform in American films any day! :)

My wife lured me to this movie, she had the evening off and we wanted to do something together. In the theater I was the only male, the rest of the viewers were all women. But I did enjoy the movie. Great acting, the director took the time needed to build the atmosphere for each scene. I must say that sometimes the camera was too close. Very intimate. And also the twist at the end could have been somewhat more dramatic (although I cannot exactly say in which way). But it was enough to make me think about the story (stories!) the whole next day. I even decided to write this review. I agree fully with an other review, that the trailer does not reflect the movie: the latter is much more intense! and Ada, what a great actress Karina Smulders is, the stars came off the screen! The casting (two actresses for the young and old main characters) was also very good. I can recommend this movie to everyone!